Plaza Lasso, Galo, 1906-1986

President Galo Plaza Lasso (left) of Ecuador arrives at Albrook Air Force Base in Panama en route to the United States for an official visit. Here is seen greeted by Brigadier General Emil Kiel, Commanding General of the Caribbean Air Command. Fifth from the left is General Robert Landry. All others in photograph are unidentified. In the background is President Harry S. Truman's airplane, the Independence.

From left to right, General Robert Landry, Brigadier General Emil Kiel, Commanding General of the Caribbean Air Command, and President Galo Plaza Lasso of Ecuador at Albrook Air Force Base, Canal Zone for an unscheduled layover due to engine trouble of the Independence. Others in the background are unidentified.

President Harry S. Truman (left) greets President Galo Plaza of Ecuador (right) upon his arrival at Washington National Airport. All others unidentified.

An unidentified man speaks during a ceremony welcoming President Plaza of Ecuador to the United States. Pictured, front row: Secretary of State Dean Acheson (second from left); Vice President Alben Barkley (fourth from left); President Harry S. Truman (sixth from left); and President Galo Plaza (seventh from left). All others unidentified. From: Oscar Chapman Scrapbook

President Harry S. Truman with President Galo Plaza on the steps at Blair House. From left to right: President Plaza, Luz Plaza, Mrs. Rosario Plaza, President Truman, Elsa Plaza, Jane (Mrs. Alben) Barkley, and Vice President Alben Barkley. From: Oscar Chapman Scrapbook

President Harry S. Truman (back seat, right), President of Ecuador Galo Plaza Lasso (back seat, left), and others depart Washington National Airport in President Truman's limousine. Also pictured, General Harry Vaughan (in military uniform). All others unidentified. From: Oscar Chapman Scrapbook

President Harry S. Truman (front row, sixth from left) looks on as President Galo Plaza of Ecuador accepts the key to the city of Washington, D.C. at ceremonies welcoming him to the United States. Also present is Secretary of State Dean Acheson (second from left) and Vice President Alben Barkley (fourth from left). All others unidentified.

President Harry S. Truman (left) confers with President Galo Plaza of Ecuador (right) in the Oval Office.

President Harry S. Truman (fifth from right) and President Galo Plaza of Ecuador (fourth from right) stand at ceremonies welcoming President Plaza to the United States. Also present is Secretary of State Dean Acheson (fifth from left). All others unidentified.

President Harry S. Truman (front row, fifth from left) and President Galo Plaza of Ecuador (sixth from left) listen to remarks at ceremonies welcoming President Plaza to the United States. Also present are Secretary of State Dean Acheson (second from left), Mrs. Rosario Plaza (sixth from right), and Alice (Mrs. Dean) Acheson (fifth from right). All others are unidentified.